Dan and Eric invite special guest, Alex, to join them for an action-packed European power metal episode of Beats, Beards & Brews, featuring a review of Helloween's 16th studio album Helloween . 3 classic vocalists + 3 shredding guitarists = one epic album. Helloween songs previewed on this album include: "Fear of the Fallen" "Robot King" "Mass Pollution" As if things weren't already epic enough, Eric revisits Dr. Squatch in the return of our "Sudsin' It Up" series. This time he tests out the...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 112
Dan and Eric return for a belated Father's Day edition of Beats, Beards & Brews — because there's never a wrong time to throw on some rock tunes, grab some brats, fire up the grill, and spend some quality time with your Dad (if he's still around) or some other fatherly figure. Why all the Dad talk? Because the boys are reviewing Wolfgang Van Halen's debut solo album, released after the passing of his legendary father, Eddie Van Halen , back in October 2020. Wolfgang's one-man, arena rock ban...
Jun 23, 2021•57 min•Season 5Ep. 111
The boys are back for another very special episode of Beats, Beards & Brews featuring "things that Dan likes." The gang kicks off the music portion of the podcast with a review of Weezer's fifteenth studio album Van Weezer . It is also the band's second full-length album to release in 2021 (following OK Human ). Weezer songs previewed on this episode include: "Beginning of the End" "1 More Hit" "I Need Some of That" For the beard portion of the pod, Dan revisits one of the beard company OGs ...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 110
Whip out those calendars! In a momentous moment in Beats, Beards & Brews history, Evan, Eric and Dan prove that they are true podcast professionals when they manage to bounce back from not one ... but two recording hiccups where Evan and then Eric got dropped from the recording completely and everyone kept their cool. We're going to assume that Evan did minimal to no edits on this one! Speaking of true professionals ... those Gojira boys! Wowee! The Frenchmen's seventh studio album Fortitude...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 109
Dan's got the devil in him, Eric discusses boxer brief pouch strategies, and Evan's head flies right off the top of his head in another action-packed episode of Beats, Beards & Brews. For the music portion of the pod, the boys review Cursed Be Thy Kingdom , the third studio album from blackened speed metal band Bewitcher , hailing from Portland, Oregon, and worshiping Satan. Dan also lays the foundation for a new genre of metal — Onyx Metal. Keep an eye out at your local record store. Bewitc...
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 108
Evan and Eric reunite on their respective mics once again amid the never-ending pandemic — they were social distancing before it was cool — to bring you another action-packed episode of Beats, Beards & Brews full of blazing guitar solos and ... cherries? The boys kick things off with a review of traditional heavy metal band Haunt's sixth full-length studio album Beautiful Distraction — not to be confused with the hit 311 song "Beautiful Disaster." Did we already mention the guitar solos? The...
Apr 14, 2021•47 min•Season 5Ep. 107
The episode you are about to listen to is a conversation that took place between Eric, Evan and Dan that was recorded after allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual assault perpetrated by musician Sean Tillmann — who performs as Har Mar Superstar — were made public . We learned of the allegations shortly after releasing an episode of the podcast where we reviewed Har Mar Superstar’s latest album. This episode offers a behind the scenes look at the conversation that took place as we processed ...
Apr 02, 2021•33 min•Season 5Ep. 107
Close the blinds, light some scented candles and curl up into the fetal position on your couch — it's time for yet another "sad boi" episode of Beats, Beards & Brews. This time the gang attempts to avoid falling into depression while reviewing singer-songwriter Julien Baker's third album Little Oblivions . In all seriousness, Julien Baker is a talented musician, definitely give the album a shot, just be prepared for an intensely personal and emotional musical journey. And check out the story...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 105
Eric and Dan are back to share some brilliant Grinch movie franchise ideas. Oh, and they also discuss The Pretty Reckless ' latest album Death by Rock and Roll — featuring Taylor Momsen on vocals and a raucous guest appearance by Tom Morello. Note: Beats, Beards & Brews is not currently endorsed by Tom Morello's MasterClass series but we're waiting patiently by our phones for a call. Tom Morello. Us. A perfect pairing! The Pretty Reckless songs previewed on this episode include: "My Bones" "...
Mar 02, 2021•55 min•Season 5Ep. 104
We'd be lying if we said OK Human was the first Weezer album we expected to review in 2021 ... that honor goes to the yet-to-be-released Van Weezer ... but here we are. Instead of a rockin Weezer album inspired by Van Halen, we're listening to an orchestral pop rock record inspired by the pandemic. Strange times, indeed! Weezer tracks previewed on this episode include: "Aloo Gobi" "Playing My Piano" "Here Comes The Rain" In a new segment titled "Pittin' Out With Eric" the boys share how many swi...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 103
Put on your big boy — or big girl — pants and maybe grab a beverage for a little bit of liquid courage, as we've got an extra spooky edition of Beats, Beards & Brews for you! Eric and Dan return to their respective mics to review Bloody Hammers ' latest, Misfits-inspired, horror punk album Songs of Unspeakable Terror . Bloody Hammers tracks previewed on this episode include: "A Night to Dismember" "The Brain That Wouldn't Die" "Not Of This Earth" Things get a little less spooky during the be...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 102
It's the first episode of Beats, Beards & Brews in 2021 and the boys are getting rowdy. In a somewhat NSFW episode, Eric, Evan and Dan share their thoughts on The Dirty Nil's third studio album Fuck Art , misheard lyrics and all. If you like rock n roll riffs and catchy punk hooks, dive on in. The Dirty Nil tracks previewed on this episode include: "Doom Boy" "Done With Drugs" "Damage Control" Next up, Dan and Eric review not one ... not two ... but THREE carbon fiber combs from Chicago Comb...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 101
The boys return to their respective mics for the final time in 2020 to celebrate the 100th episode of the Beats, Beards & Brews podcast! To mark this momentous occasion, Eric, Evan and Dan selected three albums they missed a chance to review on the podcast this year ... and proceed to do exactly that! Their album picks include Figure by Into It. Over It., Expectations by Katie Pruitt and Ravening Iron by Eternal Champion. These are not necessarily their selections for top album of the year, ...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 100
Eric, Evan and Dan don't just invite anyone to join them in recording the Beats, Beards & Brews podcast ... so you know it's a special occasion when we have a guest on the show. Our long-time pal — and resident The Smashing Pumpkins expert — Alex joins us as we review the alternative rock legend's new synth-pop inspired double album, CYR . The Smashing Pumpkins tracks previewed on this episode include: "Cyr" "Anno Satana" "Wyttch" "Save Your Tears" Eric drops some quick hit recommendations f...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 99
Rock 'n' roll legends AC/DC are back in 2020 to make everyone's year a little brighter — and a lot more rockin' — with their 17th studio album PWR/UP aka POWER UP . How does the new album compare to the band's classic releases? Tune in to find out. AC/DC tracks previewed on this episode include: "Shot in the Dark" "Through the Mists of Time" "Money Shot" Next up, Eric shares some of his extensive hair and beard comb knowledge just in time for the "Combsgiving" holiday season. What makes him the ...
Nov 24, 2020•58 min•Season 3Ep. 98
Get ready to break out the tissues, as Eric, Evan, and Dan review yet another 2020 "sad boi" music release. Eels ' 13th studio album Earth to Dora explores the full gamut of happy and sad moments that occur during the course of a relationship, and it provides a fittingly mellow, indie rock soundtrack for the colder fall months. Eels tracks previewed on this episode include: "Are We Alright Again" "I Got Hurt" "Baby Let's Make It Real" Now that you're good and sad, it's time for a Beats, Beards &...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 97
At Beats, Beards & Brews, we're all about value. In this episode, we give you two album reviews for the price of one! Eric, Evan and Dan check out the latest releases from British rockers The Struts ( Strange Days ) and U.S. rockers Spirit Adrift ( Enlightened in Eternity ). We skip the beard portion of the episode this go-round to save you time. Songs previewed in this episode include: "Burn It Down" (The Struts) "Cosmic Conquest" (Spirit Adrift) "Do You Love Me" (KISS) "Harmony of the Sphe...
Oct 27, 2020•53 min•Season 3Ep. 96
Eddie Van Halen — easily one of the greatest guitarists of all time, if not the greatest guitarist of all time — died on October 6, 2020. This episode is our tribute to all-things Van Halen . The boys dive into some band history and share some of their favorite tunes. Van Halen songs previewed on the episode include: Top Jimmy ( 1984 ) Why Can't This Be Love? ( 5150 ) Unchained ( Fair Warning ) Panama ( 1984 ) Eddie Van Halen rightfully steals much of the spotlight in this recording. In the bear...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 95
There were several albums Eric, Evan, and Dan could have reviewed on this episode of Beats, Beards & Brews. But Public Enemy's fifteenth studio album What You Gonna Do When the Grid Goes Down? managed to "beat them all" — *cough* it's clever because that's the name of a track on the album *cough*. Cue the boomer humor. While our reviews of the new album vary, we can all agree that Chuck D and Flavor Flav's rhymes are still extremely relevant in 2020. Public Enemy tracks previewed on this epi...
Oct 11, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 94
The last time Evan and Eric recorded an episode of Beats, Beards & Brews together — minus Dan — it was right before COVID-19 hit the U.S. in full force. Since that went so well, the duo decided it was time to reunite for a review of Napalm Death's 16th studio album Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism . Eric drops some knowledge about the grindcore music genre. Evan revisits blast beats. This is angry music for angry boys (and girls). Enjoy the ride and maybe learn something new. Throes of...
Sep 25, 2020•55 min•Season 3Ep. 93
On another very special quarantine episode of Beats, Beards & Brews, the boys check out the 20th Anniversary Edition remaster of In Flames' game-changing melodic death metal album Clayman . Eric, Evan and Dan reminisce about discovering the "Pinball Map" music video for the first time and they reflect on how one band from Gothenburg, Sweden, impacted the lives of three teenagers growing up in Des Moines, Iowa. Clayman tracks previewed on the episode include: "Only for the Weak" (2020 remaste...
Sep 13, 2020•55 min•Season 3Ep. 92
Welcome to yet another action-packed quarantine episode of Beats, Beards & Brews! This time the boys attempt to escape from the reality of the pandemic through the music of Vancouver-based power metal band Unleash the Archers . The album in question, Abyss , is full of fantasy lyrics, shredding guitars and soaring vocals. Seriously, Brittney Hayes (aka Brittney Slayes) is one of the better vocalists in the game right now. Check 'em out! While Dan is feelin' the fantasy in his metal, he's not...
Aug 29, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 91
In the 90th episode of Beats, Beards & Brews, Eric and Dan do a deep dive on Deep Purple's 21st studio album Whoosh! OK, so Dan only listened through it once. But hey, he still has some deep thoughts on this legendary rock band's modern output. Deep Purple songs previewed during this episode include: Throw My Bones We're All the Same in the Dark The Power of the Moon Eric grabbed a bottle of Zeus Beard Shampoo — of the sandalwood variety — to review for the beard portion of the episode. Dan ...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 90
In a very special artist tribute episode of Beats, Beards & Brews, the boys dive into their picks for most underrated and enjoyable Iron Maiden albums of all time. Their selections are as follows: Killers (1981), Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (1988), and Brave New World (2000). Iron Maiden songs previewed during this episode include: "Murders in the Rue Morgue" ( Killers ) "Can I Play With Madness" ( Seventh Son of a Seventh Son ) "The Wicker Man" ( Brave New World ) "2 Minutes to Midnight" (...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 89
It's hard to believe we're already more than halfway through the dumpster fire of a year that is 2020 ... but hey, at least we got plenty of music to get us through the tough times! Rather than picking our favorite albums of 2020 so far, we decided to select three albums that we "missed" a chance to review on the podcast this year. Those albums include: Circles by Mac Miller (Evan's Pick) Healer by Grouplove (Dan's Pick) Opulent Decay by Spell (Eric's Pick) Eric is feelin' quite positive this ep...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 88
In the latest episode of Beats, Beards & Brews, the boys tackle men's fashion during the quarantine, including one very iconic look. Dan, Evan and Eric then dive into a review of the third studio album by HAIM titled Women in Music Part III . The group consists of three sisters who blend pop, rock, and even some R&B into their hooks. HAIM songs previewed in this episode include: I Know Alone Don't Wanna Now I'm in It Eric drops a review of Snake Oil Beard Oil that his barber, Chuck, at F...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 87
Dan, Evan and Eric embrace the quarantine sadness, as they review singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers' second studio album Punisher . Eric thinks the 25-year-old's marketing is on-point. Evan is looking forward to the next album. Dan just really enjoys the music — but don't call him a punisher! Phoebe Bridgers songs previewed on this episode include: Kyoto Halloween Graceland Too Eric reviews The Beard Baron's Boardwalk beard oil , a limited edition summer scent blend of grape, lemon and lime. Dan...
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 86
"There's a lot of uncomfortable white people in America right now." Dan and Eric review Run the Jewel's latest album RTJ4 and, inevitably, the discussion turns political. While the boys generally steer clear of politics on the pod, some needed conversation is had and the new RTJ album is a fitting soundtrack for the times. Run the Jewels songs previewed on this episode include: Walking in the Snow Ooh La La (feat. Greg Nice & DJ Premier) Ju$t (feat. Pharrell Williams & Zack de la Rocha) ...
Jun 21, 2020•57 min•Season 3Ep. 85
The boys are now 10 quarantine episodes deep. And more regular podcast recording means more wild card music reviews. This time, the gang dives into The 1975's fourth studio album Notes on a Conditional Form . The album is one hour and 20 minutes of spoken word, punk rock, pop rock, synth-pop, and more. The music is all over the place ... for better or worse. Eric decides to take a break from the beard portion of the podcast this episode as he tries out new products, including Iowa Beard Company'...
Jun 08, 2020•53 min•Season 3Ep. 84
After Weezer and Bon Jovi both delayed the release of their new albums, Dan, Evan and Eric pivot to reviewing Reunions , the latest album from alt-country superstars Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit . Jason Isbell's thoughtful lyrics manage to connect with everyone. It must be the quarantine. Getting us all stirred up emotionally. For the beard portion of the podcast, Eric drops a review of Beardbrand's Tea Tree Styling Balm — a styling product from a beard company that he put on his hair and not o...
May 25, 2020•58 min•Season 3Ep. 83
